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NAL 135E

1998 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,516 mi
Last recorded70,516 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 MG B GT40,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 135E
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,516 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 44,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,088 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,354 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 26,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,932 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 22,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,886 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 17,780 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,353 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 10,063 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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NAL 135E is a 1998 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 40,412 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NAL 135E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 28 years old, this MG B GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NAL 135E registered?

NAL 135E is a 1998 MG B GT, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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